Swissport International has promoted Nils Pries Knudsen to executive vice president Global Cargo Services with immediate effect. He will continue to directly report to Per H. Utnegaard, group president & CEO Swissport International. Nils Pries Knudsen joined Swissport International in January 2009. Before this new appointment, he held the position of senior vice president and head of Global Cargo Services. With his promotion to executive vice president, Nils P. Knudsen is becoming a … [Read more...] about Swissport promotes Knudsen to EVP of Cargo
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Emirates announces two key appointments
The Emirates Group has announced two appointments to its senior management team for key operational functions. Saeed Mohammed has been appointed as CEO, Emirates Flight Catering. He will be succeeded by Yousuf Mohammad Ali, who has been appointed as senior vice president procurement & logistics for Emirates Airline and Group Services. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, highlighted the pivotal role of these new … [Read more...] about Emirates announces two key appointments
Saudia Cargo appoints new charter sales director
Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed of Mike Duggan as director of charter sales. With over 23 years of experience in the aviation industry and various positions mainly in London and Dubai, Duggan has actively contributed to the air cargo business development, aircraft wet leasing, and freighter management in several companies. Saudi Airlines Cargo operates a fleet of dedicated freighters and sells the belly-capacity on passenger aircraft for Saudi Arabia’s flag … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo appoints new charter sales director
TAM Cargo appoints new executive director
Luis Quintiliano has been named TAM Cargo’s executive director. With 16 years of experience, this industrial engineer, who has specialised in Marketing and Business Administration and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, is leaving LAN CARGO after a successful tenure as vice president of cargo operations. Here, he shares with us about his expectations on his new appointment. What challenges are you facing in the new role? Luis Quintiliano (LQ): The association of the … [Read more...] about TAM Cargo appoints new executive director
Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair
Antti Kuusenmäki will head Finnair Cargo, reporting to Juha Järvinen, Finnair SVP commercial, and managing director of Finnair Cargo. Finnair Cargo Oy is part of Finnair’s new Commercial Division including Finnair’s Commercial department as well as Finnair Travel Retail, Amadeus Finland, Suntours and SMT. As the head of cargo, Antti also joins the leadership team of Finnair’s Commercial Division. "Antti Kuusenmäki has extensive airline experience in both … [Read more...] about Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair
De Groot to become COO at KLM
Effective 1 January 2015, René de Groot (45) is appointed chief operating officer of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. He succeeds Pieter Elbers, who is now president & CEO of KLM since 15 October 2014. De Groot will be in charge of KLM’s operational divisions. “René de Groot will be an asset to the KLM leadership team. I have every faith that René will take on this challenging job with verve, thanks in part to his KLM-wide experience. I wish him the best of … [Read more...] about De Groot to become COO at KLM